Ligonier Valley Rail Road Newspaper Articles
We have compiled over 1,400 newspaper articles that mention the Ligonier Valley Railroad, or related subjects. The articles were originally published starting in 1873 and our collection runs through 1995. Enjoy!
Pittsburgh Press
Saturday, June 13, 1891
Allen Schools to New Idlewild
Monday, June 15, has been selected by the Allen schools for their excursion to New Idlewild, over the Pennsylvania railroad to Latrobe and the Ligonier Valley railroad to New Idlewild. A special train will leave Twelfth street, South Side, on the above date at 7:30 A. M. The rate will be for children under 12 years of age, 55 cents; for adults, 85 cents. Returning the train will leave New Idlewild at 6:20 P. M., unloading at Twelfth street about 8:30 P. M.
New Idlewild is one of the most beautiful picnic grounds in this country. It is convenient to the city, has picturesque surroundings, and has as accommodations one of the largest dancing pavilions in the state, dining room accommodations, base ball grounds, croquet, tennis, magnificent lake and all the appointments to make it an elegant days outing. The grove on that date is for the exclusive use of the Allen schools. Tickets and information can be had on application to the principal or any of the directors.